Longitudinal changes in body mass index and body composition over 3 years and relationship to health outcomes in Hong Kong Chinese age 70 and older

Article Abstract:

In a longitudinal study of older Chinese men and women in Hong Kong, body mass was shown to shrink with old age and not because of health factors. This loss of body mass and fat in the body led to poorer health and eventually to increased mortality.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Body composition, Body mass index

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Chronic idiopathic hyponatremia in older people due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) possibly related to aging

Article Abstract:

Nursing home patients with hyponatremia were studied to see if they also had a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Those that did were studied for an underlying cause for this syndrome and in most cases, there was none. Elderly patients may just be at risk for hyponatremia and SIADH.

Causes of, Diseases, Hyponatremia, Sodium in the body, Sodium (Nutrient), Vasopressin, Vasopressins

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A randomized, controlled trial of an intensive community nurse-supported discharge program in preventing hospital readmissions of older patients with chronic lung disease

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of an intensive community nurse (CN)-supported discharge program in preventing hospital readmissions of the older patients with chronic lung disease (CLD) is evaluated. The study concluded that there is no evidence that an intensive CN-supported discharge program can prevent hospital readmissions in older patients with CLD.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Geriatric nursing, Lung diseases, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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